CVE-2006-1356

CVE-2006-1356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrew Hsu Libvc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the count_vcards function in LibVC 3, as used in Rolo, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a vCard file (e.g. contacts.vcf) containing a long line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1356?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the count_vcards function in LibVC 3, as used in Rolo, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a vCard file (e.g. contacts.vcf) containing a long line.
How severe is CVE-2006-1356?
CVE-2006-1356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1356 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1356?
CVE-2006-1356 primarily affects Andrew Hsu Libvc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1356?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1356 published?
CVE-2006-1356 was published on 2006-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)